We are now through the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and our beloved Wild will be taking on their arch-rival, the Blackhawks of Chicago. However, Minnesota isn't just being represented by the Wild. We have some homegrown players on other teams in these ultra-competitive playoffs as wll. After all, Minnesota is the State of Hockey, and we produce the most NHL players of any state in the United States. Check out the list below to see which Minnesota players are still in the game and how they have been doing so far.
Chicago Blackhawks
No Minnesota-born players represented
Minnesota Wild
Three Minnesota-born players represented:
- LW Zach Parise: Born in Minneapolis, MN
Postseason Stats: 7gp; 3G,4A for 7pts; +3 +/- rating with 11 SOG
- D Jordan Leopold: Born in Golden Valley, MN
Postseason Stats: 6gp; 0pts; -2 +/- rating with 2 SOG
- Jordan Schroeder: Born in Lakeville, MN
Postseason Stats: 1gp; 0pts; -1 +/- rating with 2 SOG
Calgary Flames
No Minnesota-born players represented
Anaheim Ducks
No Minnesota-born players represented
New York Rangers
Two Minnesota-born players represented:
- C Derek Stepan: Born in Hastings, MN
Postseason Stats: 5gp; 2G, 1A for 3pts; +3 +/- rating with 15 SOG
- D Ryan McDonagh: Born in St. Paul, MN
Postseason Stats: 5gp; 1G, 3A for 4pts; +3 +/- rating with 8 SOG
Washington Capitals
One Minnesota-born player represented:
- D Matt Niskanen: Born in Virginia, MN
Postseason Stats: 7gp; 0G, 3A for 3pts; -1 +/- rating with 14 SOG
Tampa Bay Lightning
One Minnesota-born player represented:
- RW J.T. Brown: Born in Burnsville, MN
Postseason Stats: 5gp; 0G, 0A for 0pts; -1 +/- rating with 5 SOG
Montreal Canadiens
One Minnesota-born player represented:
- Tom Gilbert: Born in Bloomington, MN
Postseason Stats: 6gp; 1G, 0A for 1pt; +4 +/- rating with 6 SOG